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    Omari Daniel

    • The Walker School (GA)
    • SS

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    • Bats: R / Throws: R
    • Age: 22
    • Slot Money:
    • Signing Money: $232,800

    Scouting Report

    7/26 Update: After the Twins announce they've signed 17 of the 20 draft picks, we've confirmed that Daniel will be the 18th member of the class to sign.

    A tooled up prep, Daniel has a chance to stick at shortstop as an above-average defender with an above-average arm. 55 runner. The question is going to be how his hit-tool develops. 

    7/19 Update: There have been lots of questions and speculations about Daniel as it sounds as though he isn't heading to Oregon until 2024 and why that may be. We have an answer: Daniel hurt his elbow pitching this season and underwent Tommy John surgery. He'll be attending a Florida junior college this year, but it remains to be seen how much he'll even be able to play.

    This may be an opportunity for the Twins to take advantage of the new "Draft and Follow" rules. Players who go unsigned by the August 1 deadline and enroll in a junior college can still sign with their drafting team up until one week before next year's draft. Teams can sign DNFs for up to $225k without anything counting towards their draft pool. We'll leave Daniel as pending for now, even though that is likely the path both parties will take.

    Committed to Oregon, Daniel is a highly-projectible high-school shortstop. Daniel is very smooth defensively and has a nice (6' 2", 180) frame. 

    From an anonymous scout:

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    Good-looking prospect. Ceiling as an offensive shortstop, but might outgrow and move to third base. Bat plays either way. 70 arm, 60 glove, 60 power, 55 run, 50 hit. 

     

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    While you are/were taking in the Major League All Star Game tonight, there were a couple of minor league games still being played down on the farm. A lights out starting pitcher in the system also got bumped to just a step away from the big leagues, after dominating so far this season at Cedar Rapids and Wichita.

    Omari Daniel Excited for Healthy 2024, and Lots of At-Bats

    Adversity. Injury. Perseverance. Support. Positive Vibes. Each of those words have played a significant role in the life of Twins minor-league infielder Omari Daniel. Hear from him in our newest Twins Spotlight video, talking about how the time he's missed due to injury has tested his positive mindset. With the help of a large support group, he keeps working hard and hopes to put together a big season in 2024.

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